Dragonblood: Data-leaking flaw in WPA3 Wi-Fi authentication
Researchers have discovered several holes in a new security protocol for wireless networks. Continue reading Dragonblood: Data-leaking flaw in WPA3 Wi-Fi authentication
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Feds say Russian 2016 election meddling spanned all US states
A multi-agency report has strengthened claims that Russia meddled with election systems in all 50 US states during the last presidential race. Continue reading Feds say Russian 2016 election meddling spanned all US states
Flickr tackling online image theft with new AI service
Photo sharing website Flickr is trying to combat copyright infringement with a service that spots copies of its users’ images online. Continue reading Flickr tackling online image theft with new AI service
Ban the use of ‘dark patterns’ by tech companies, say US lawmakers
Congressional leaders in the US unveiled a new law this week to ban the use of ‘dark patterns’ by large online players. Continue reading Ban the use of ‘dark patterns’ by tech companies, say US lawmakers
App could have let attackers locate and take control of users’ cars
A smartphone app used to control vehicles across North America left them wide open to attackers, it was revealed this week. Continue reading App could have let attackers locate and take control of users’ cars
Two robocallers fined $3m for Google listings scam
The robocall scammers were defrauding small businesses who were scared of seeing their Google search listings drop off. Continue reading Two robocallers fined $3m for Google listings scam
Hacker unlocks Samsung S10 with 3D-printed fingerprint
According to a video posted on the Imgur site Friday, it’s possible to bypass the biometrics on the new Galaxy S10 range using a 3D-printed fingerprint in minutes. Continue reading Hacker unlocks Samsung S10 with 3D-printed fingerprint
Microsoft lets Windows users off the update leash
Microsoft has announced some big changes that will finally give Windows users more control over updates and releases. Continue reading Microsoft lets Windows users off the update leash
Nvidia patches severe bugs in edge computing modules
Nvidia has released 13 patches targeting two low-end embedded computing boards. Continue reading Nvidia patches severe bugs in edge computing modules
Android banking and finance apps’ security found wanting
A new report claims that mobile finance apps are littered with security bugs. Continue reading Android banking and finance apps’ security found wanting